Anna und ihr Bruder Tom bekommen endlich Hamster, doch die Freude währt nicht lange, als die Tiere tot im Käfig liegen. Entschlossen, den Todesfall zu klären, beginnen sie Ermittlungen und haben mehrere Verdächtige: ihre Mutter, die Katze und die Nachbarin. Ausgerüstet mit Lupe und Notizblock starten sie ihre Spurensuche.
Tom ist der Einzige, der die verschwundene Neue Katze vermisst, obwohl sie im Haus Chaos anrichtet. Als Anna, Tom und Suzanne glauben, dass die Katze entführt wurde, starten sie ihre eigenen Ermittlungen und treffen auf eine verwirrte Katzenfrau, ein Phantom namens Polly und viele unerwartete Wendungen.
"This is not a book about Kate's triumph over adversity. Rather, it is her account of the ordinary activities and everyday objects that stroke and disability made her see differently. From braiding hair for the first time to learning how to knit again; from the lessons of a working-class creative childhood to the support of the contemporary knitting community; from the transformative effects of good design to developing a new identity as a disabled walker; in this engaging series of essays, Kate describes how the experience of brain injury allowed her to build a new kind of handmade life. Part memoir, part personal celebration of the power of making, in Handywoman Kate reclaims disability as in itself a form of practical creativity."--Publisher description.
Written in a conversational style, this title offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as gravity, magnetism, thermodynamics and the solar system.
Ben's school is closed due to a flood warning. At home, Ben and his family start to secure the house against the rising water. But what about the sheep in the field at the end of his garden? The farmer is stuck on his farm and can't rescue them. Together Ben's family and an RSPCA Inspector herd the animals to safety. But one little lamb has been left behind. How will they get the animal across the deep water?
When a little girl is paid to deliver milk to the market she dreams of all the things the money could buy her. But really she should be keeping an eye on the milk.
The story revolves around Joe, who faces the emotional challenge of leaving his pet rabbit behind when moving in with his father. His friends, Anna and Suzanne, take on the responsibility of caring for the rabbit, but when it falls ill and Joe also becomes unwell, the girls believe that only a reunion can save them both. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the bond between pets and their owners, accompanied by illustrations that enhance the emotional journey.
The New Cat keeps bringing dead things into the house as presents for Tom. When he brings in the head of the vicar's very expensive Koi Carp and the Vicar makes Mum pay GBP200 for a replacement, Anna's Dad is so cross he locks the New Cat out of the cat-flap. Tom argues for the Cat to be let back in, but the flap is left shut overnight and when Dad finally concedes, the New Cat has disappeared altogether. Anna, Suzanne and Tom are convinced he has been kidnapped - but who is responsible? A new investigation begins...
The story revolves around Suzanne and her mother, who inherit an elderly Newfoundland named Beatrice from Great-Aunt Deidra. Faced with Beatrice's health issues and the pressure to improve her condition, Suzanne and her mother embark on a heartfelt journey to care for the dog and ensure she stays in their home. The narrative highlights themes of family, responsibility, and the bond between humans and pets, complemented by charming illustrations.